Events
Nature Nights
Nature Nights on select Spring Fridays, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, March 5 - Hill Country Astronomy: Look to the stars and discover wonders of the night sky at the Wildflower Center. Join Tom Montemayor of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory for an astronomical presentation at 7 pm, repeated at 8 pm in our Auditorium. Join members of the Austin Astronomical Society for stargazing in our meadow. Kids can enjoy take home crafting activities in our Visitors Gallery.
More Nature Nights In Spring:
Friday, April 2: Butterflies - Join us to learn these important Texas pollinators through guided hikes, butterfly identification, and the kinds of plants they use for food at this engaging evening program.
Friday, May 21: Endangered Species - Hit the trails of the Wildflower Center and learn about rare and endangered species in Texas. We will explore hard to find plants, what makes them rare and endangered, lead you on habitat hikes, and share programs that help you make a difference!
General Schedule for Nature Nights:
Wildflower Center Grounds open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Discovery Stations in the Courtyard, craft activities in the Visitor's Gallery and more!
An Evening of Fun Family Learning, selected dates in the Spring and Fall and every Thursday In July
Welcome to Nature Nights, a special series of evening programs designed to share the wonders of nature in Central Texas. Just $1.00 per person and free for Wildflower Center members and EcoExplorers. Each program will explore new topics - fossils, birds of prey, bees and streamside ecology - learning about Texas animals and more. Each program will feature a habitat hike, thematic crafts, and activities galore!
Nature Nights are generously sponsored by KVUE
Thanks to our Media Sponsor
